Canadian Solar vs Clelo Tech - Solar Panel Manufacturer Comparison
Canadian Solar
Canada · est. 2001Clelo Tech
China · est. 2017
Panel models
151
vs
7
Max power
730 W
vs
720 W
Max efficiency
24.40%
vs
23.20%
Bifacial share
60%
vs
100%
At a glance
Canadian Solar has the broader catalog (151 vs 7 models). Canadian Solar leads on peak efficiency at 24.40%. Clelo Tech leans bifacial (100% of lineup).
Canadian Solar
Website
Canadian Solar Inc. is a global renewable energy company founded in 2001. Headquartered in Kitchener, Ontario, it manufactures solar PV modules and provides battery energy storage solutions. The company also develops utility-scale solar power and battery energy storage projects.
Headquarters
Kitchener, Canada
Founded
2001
Employees
17,113
Production Capacity
51 GW/year
Tier 1 Bankable
Yes
Stock
Clelo Tech
Website
Jiangsu Clelo Material Technologies Co., Ltd. is a Chinese solar manufacturer and system integrator based in Changshu, Suzhou, specializing in photovoltaic panels, BIPV technology, and complete PV power plant solutions. The company offers products and turnkey systems ranging from small residential installations to...
Headquarters
Changshu, China
Founded
2017
Employees
-
Production Capacity
-
Tier 1 Bankable
-
Stock
-
Side-by-Side Specs
winner + margin shown| Metric |
Canadian Solar
|
Clelo Tech
|
|---|---|---|
| Catalog & Power | ||
| Panel Models | 151 +144 | 7 |
| Max Power | 730 W +10 W | 720 W |
| Avg Power | 569 W | 705 W +136 W |
| Efficiency | ||
| Max Efficiency | 24.40% +1.20 pp | 23.20% |
| Avg Efficiency | 22.13% | 22.70% +0.57 pp |
| Reliability & Warranty | ||
| Avg Temp Coefficient | -0.305%/°C | -0.240%/°C +0.065 |
| Bifacial Share | 91 (60%) | 7 (100%) +40 pp |
| Avg Warranty | 28.9 yrs | 30.0 yrs +1.1 yr |
Top Panels Side-by-Side
Top 10 highest-power models from each brandCanadian Solar
| # | Model | Power | Eff. | T.coeff | Tech |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CS7N-730TB-AG Bi | 730W | 23.5% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 2 | CS7N-725TB-AG Bi | 725W | 23.3% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 3 | CS7N-720TB-AG Bi | 720W | 23.2% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 4 | CS7N-715TB-AG Bi | 715W | 23.0% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 5 | CS7N-710TB-AG Bi | 710W | 22.9% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 6 | CS7N-705TB-AG Bi | 705W | 22.7% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 7 | CS7N-700TB-AG Bi | 700W | 22.5% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 8 | CS7N-695TB-AG Bi | 695W | 22.4% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 9 | CS7N-690TB-AG Bi | 690W | 22.2% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 10 | CS7N-675MS | 675W | 21.7% | -0.340%/°C | Monocrystalline |
Clelo Tech
| # | Model | Power | Eff. | T.coeff | Tech |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JT720SLkB Bi | 720W | 23.2% | -0.240%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 2 | JT715SLkB Bi | 715W | 23.0% | -0.240%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 3 | JT710SLkB Bi | 710W | 22.9% | -0.240%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 4 | JT705SLkB Bi | 705W | 22.7% | -0.240%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 5 | JT700SLkB Bi | 700W | 22.5% | -0.240%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 6 | JT695SLkB Bi | 695W | 22.4% | -0.240%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 7 | JT690SLkB Bi | 690W | 22.2% | -0.240%/°C | Monocrystalline |
Top 10 panels average
Efficiency
22.74%
Temp coeff
-0.295%/°C
Top 7 panels average
Efficiency
22.70%
Temp coeff
-0.240%/°C
Efficiency Distribution
Share of each brand's lineup by efficiency tier
Clelo Tech skews to higher efficiency: 29% of lineup is 23%+
Power Distribution
Share of each brand's lineup by rated power range
Clelo Tech offers more 600W+ panels (100% of lineup)
Canadian Solar Cell Technology
Mix of cell technologies across the portfolio
Dominant cell tech: TOPCon (56%)
Clelo Tech Cell Technology
Mix of cell technologies across the portfolio
Dominant cell tech: HJT (100%)
Disclaimer: This comparison is based on our database and may not reflect complete product lineups. Help the community by suggesting missing panels.